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MSRP:
$123,300 - $210,300
Value:
Excellent
MPG:
13 city/19 hwy
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2012 Audi R8 Spyder Comparisons
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Year
2012
Make
Audi
Model
R8
Trim
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Convertible
- GT Spyder AWD V10
- Spyder AWD V8
- Spyder RWD V10
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Coupe
- AWD V8
- AWD V10
- GT AWD V10
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Audi R8 Spyder
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Ferrari California
Maserati GranTurismo Sport
MSRP
$136,800.00
$136,820.00
$192,000.00
$142,800.00
Destination
$1,250.00
$2,115.00
$2,750.00
$1,800.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Ferrari California
Maserati GranTurismo Sport
Standard Engine
4.2L 430hp V8
4.7L 420hp V8
4.3L 460hp V8
4.7L 444hp V8
Horsepower
430 @ 7900 RPM
420 @ 7300 RPM
460 @ 7750 RPM
444 @ 7000 RPM
Torque
316 @ 4500 RPM
346 @ 5000 RPM
358 @ 5000 RPM
376 @ 4750 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
4163
4735
4297
4691
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.3 X 3.7
3.6 X 3.6
3.7 X 3
3.7 X 3.3
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.3:1
12.2:1
11.0:1
Fuel Economy
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Ferrari California
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City (mpg)
13
14
13
N/A
Highway (mpg)
21
20
19
N/A
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Ferrari California
Maserati GranTurismo Sport
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3869.1
3769.9
3825
4365.2
Wheelbase (in.)
104.3
102.4
105.1
115.8
Length (in.)
174.4
172.5
179.6
192.2
Width (in.)
75
73.5
74.9
75.4
Height (in.)
49
49.6
51.5
53.3
Track Front (in.)
64.5
62
64.2
62.4
Track Rear (in.)
62.8
61.5
63.2
62.6
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
2
2
4
4
Front Headroom (in.)
37.5
36.5
37
39
Rear Headroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
35.8
Front Legroom (in.)
45
43
N/A
N/A
Rear Legroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
N/A
59.3
N/A
54.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
48.9
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
55.3
N/A
N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
wishbone
wishbone
Rear Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
multi-link
wishbone
Tires
235/35R19
235/40R19
245/40R19
245/35R20
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM/LW
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
Std.
Std.
Interior
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
N/A
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
N/A
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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